Is メリープ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メリープ brings $40.00 versus $10.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $40.00 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | −$0.01 | −$25.01 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $36.24 | −$23.76 |
| 50% | $37.50 | −$22.50 |
| 75% | $38.75 | −$21.25 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $50.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | −$38.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.02 | $12.00 |
| 9 | $34.99 | — |
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Grading メリープ — FAQ
Is メリープ worth grading?
A PSA 10 メリープ brings $40.00 versus $10.00 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メリープ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メリープ (ギンガの覇道 034/096) sells for about $40.00 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メリープ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メリープ need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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